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Film East Chats is a podcast-style round table discussion where we talk about a film or tv show specially selected by one of our programmers. Each episode aims to make film criticism and analysis more accessible to the casual viewer by highlighting the depth of film and television as an art form. Select discussions from Film East Chats are broadcast monthly on BBC Radio Norfolk.

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Fangirling is our favourite activity, and watching our celebrity crushes on screen always wins over our hearts! So, we thought: why not have an entire film season dedicated to our fictional boyfriends?!Lust: On Screen Crushes is our newest curated collection. But, unlike our other collections, we are going to watch these films with you! Throughout the summer, we will be releasing full film commentaries for each of the works included in the Lust collection. The commentaries will be part of our podcast, Film East Chats, where we will get together and watch a movie live, recording our unfiltered and totally raw reactions to what’s happening on screen. Then YOU can watch the film along with us regardless of where in the world you are!Here’s how the season works: We will release each episode periodically throughout the summer months. You can join in on the fun by watching along with us whenever and wherever you want. Just press play on the film on your TV or computer when we tell you to start and hear the Film East members' live reactions alongside your own. It’s like having your favourite film nerds right there with you, laughing, gushing and kicking their feet along with you in real time.Episode 3 is Ishnoor's pick: the quiet contemplation of the gentle giant Adam Driver in Jim Jarmusch's Paterson (2016), featuring a very cute doggo! The Lust season includes: The Man Who Fell to Earth — 7 JuneWithnail and I — 28 JunePaterson — 1 AugustNormal People — 8 AugustNowhere — TBAFrances Ha — TBA

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Fangirling is our favourite activity, and watching our celebrity crushes on screen always wins over our hearts! So, we thought: why not have an entire film season dedicated to our fictional boyfriends?!Lust: On Screen Crushes is our newest curated collection. But, unlike our other collections, we are going to watch these films with you! Throughout the summer, we will be releasing full film commentaries for each of the works included in the Lust collection. The commentaries will be part of our podcast, Film East Chats, where we will get together and watch a movie live, recording our unfiltered and totally raw reactions to what’s happening on screen. Then YOU can watch the film along with us regardless of where in the world you are!Here’s how the season works: We will release each episode periodically throughout the summer months. You can join in on the fun by watching along with us whenever and wherever you want. Just press play on the film on your TV or computer when we tell you to start and hear the Film East members' live reactions alongside your own. It’s like having your favourite film nerds right there with you, laughing, gushing and kicking their feet along with you in real time.Episode 2 is Will's pick: Bruce Robinson's 1987 cult classic Withnail and I because those curls and cheekbones on Paul McGann are simply irresistible. The Lust season includes: The Man Who Fell to Earth — 7 JuneWithnail and I — 28 JunePaterson — 19 JulyNormal People — TBAWith more to be announced soon

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Fangirling in our favourite activity, and watching our celebrity crushes on screen always wins over our hearts! So, we thought: why not have an entire film season dedicated to our fictional boyfriends?!

Lust: On Screen Crushes is our newest curated collection. But, unlike our other collections, we are going to watch these films with you! Throughout the summer, we will be releasing full film commentaries for each of the works included in the Lust collection. The commentaries will be part of our podcast, Film East Chats, where we will get together and watch a movie live, recording our unfiltered and totally raw reactions to what’s happening on screen. Then YOU can watch the film along with us regardless of where in the world you are!

Here’s how the season works: We will release each episode periodically throughout the summer months. You can join in on the fun by watching along with us whenever and wherever you want. Just press play on the film when it’s stated in the episode and hear the Film East members' live reactions alongside your own. It’s like having your favourite film nerds right there with you, laughing, gushing and kicking their feet along with you in real time.

Episode 1 is Shelby's pick: Nicholas Roeg’s 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring the BEAU-TI-FUL and camp David Bowie.

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Do you want to play a game??? Will and Shelby strap into one of Jigsaw's little games and discuss the — underrated? — film that spawned a multi-million dollar horror franchise. Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/⁠⁠Filmeast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠https://www.instagram.com/films_east/⁠⁠⁠Film East is a global film organisation based in the East of England and the East Coast of the US that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by an international collective of under 30s, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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Season 5 of Film East Chats is here! Will and Shelby discuss the politics of the Oscars, exploring how a film gets a nomination and the influence it has on our cultural understanding of cinematic art. Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Filmeast/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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https://www.instagram.com/films_east/⁠⁠Film East is a global film organisation based in the East of England and the East Coast of the US that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by an international collective of under 30s, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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In our first episode of 2024, we look back at 2023 and discuss some of our favourite (and very much least favourite) film releases from last year. We chat about Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, Ridley Scott's Napoleon, Emerald Fennell's Saltburn and much, much more!

Preorder your copy of Screen Britain today to be among the first to read it upon release in February!Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.https://www.facebook.com/Filmeast/https://twitter.com/films_easthttps://www.instagram.com/films_east/Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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Once Upon a Time in a Kingdom far far away was a group of film nerds collectively known as Film East. Led by their fearless leader, William, Niamh and Shelby talked endlessly about all types of movies and television on their podcast programme, Film East Chats. On this day, they decided to chat about an odd green ogre and his annoying donkey companion, comparing this reimagined fairytale with Disney’s happily-ever-after. Should you decide to keep listening, you too will ponder the wonders of Shrek’s unconventional fairytale narrative.Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.https://www.facebook.com/Filmeast/https://twitter.com/films_easthttps://www.instagram.com/films_east/Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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The final part of our Lowestoft Film Festival spectacular is here! Join Film East programmers Shelby and Niamh, as they chat about all things Lowestoft Film Festival. They discuss the festival's atmosphere and events, its programme and selected films and what to expect if you attend next year.

Lowestoft Film Festival, Britain's most Easterly film festival, is an exciting place to discover new emerging talent and those independent creatives that are yet to be discovered. The 2023 edition of the festival runs in Lowestoft, Suffolk from 20-27 October 2023.

Learn more about the Lowestoft Film Festival and its programme here: https://lowestoftfilmfestival.co.uk/

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Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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For this special two-part episode, Film East's Editor-in-Chief Shelby Cooke gets you hyped for the 2023 Lowestoft Film Festival with unique interviews from the creative teams behind four of the festival's nominated films. In this episode, Shelby chats with Julia Schonstadt and Belinda Fenty, director and writer/star of the short film I Am Light, as well as Vasilisa Forbes, director of Beyond Desire.

Lowestoft Film Festival, Britain's most Easterly film festival, is an exciting place to discover new emerging talent and those independent creatives that are yet to be discovered. The 2023 edition of the festival runs in Lowestoft, Suffolk from 20-27 October 2023.

Learn more about the Lowestoft Film Festival and its programme here: https://lowestoftfilmfestival.co.uk/

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Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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For this special two-part episode, Film East's Editor-in-Chief Shelby Cooke gets you hyped for the 2023 Lowestoft Film Festival with unique interviews from the creative teams behind four of the festival's nominated films. In this episode, Shelby chats with Emma Zadow and Alexandra Shipman, writer and star and DOP of the short film Jigging, as well as Sarah Leigh, director of Typical?.

Lowestoft Film Festival, Britain's most Easterly film festival, is an exciting place to discover new emerging talent and those independent creatives that are yet to be discovered. The 2023 edition of the festival runs in Lowestoft, Suffolk from 20-27 October 2023.

Learn more about the Lowestoft Film Festival and its programme here: https://lowestoftfilmfestival.co.uk/

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Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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Hi Barbies!! The summer blockbuster showdown comes to Film East Chats, as the crew deep dives into Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The team discussed their thoughts on each film and how they compared to general expectations, plus what value they add to the cinematic landscape. And, thanks to Will, about how Barbie functions as a Christ allegory... Because, of course, it does!Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.https://www.facebook.com/Filmeast/https://twitter.com/films_easthttps://www.instagram.com/films_east/Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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In this episode, the Film East team chats about the Daniel's multi-award-winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. They discuss the themes present in the film, diving deep into its philosophical ideas and moral sentiments… as well as questioning what exactly can you do with hot dog hands.Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.https://www.facebook.com/Filmeast/https://twitter.com/films_easthttps://www.instagram.com/films_east/Film East is a film organisation based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. They aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. They are dedicated to the education and development of audiences through quality screenings.

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To celebrate the release of Film East's latest book, Queer Projection, Film East and the Norwich Arts Centre hosted a special screening of Tove, a Finish film inspired by the life of the creator of the Moomins, followed by a Q&A with the film's screenwriter, Eeva Putro.

Listen back to our conversation with Eeva and learn more about the influence and creation of this beautiful queer film.

Tove is part of Film East’s PROUD collection — a curated selection of 18 inspiring and uplifting LGBTQIA+ films and TV shows that depict the vast spectrum of queer identities and experiences. This collection is featured in Queer Projections, a new film criticism book that features 16 original articles that range from humorous to serious, philosophical to personal, utilising both classic and contemporary queer masterpieces to discuss how sexuality and gender are portrayed through the visual arts.

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To kick off the fourth season of Film East Chats, the team sits down to discuss the divisive filmmaking of Jafar Panahi. We focus our conversation on his outlawed film Taxi Tehran and the political nature behind his art.

Read programmer Ishnoor's article on Taxi Tehran here: https://www.film-east.com/taxi-tehran

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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The Film East team are in the holiday spirit and are ready to talk all things unconventional Christmas! In this episode, the Film East crew chat about Satoshi Kon's 2003 anime, Tokyo Godfathers, just in time for Santa to come! 

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 3 December 2022.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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The Film East crew discuss the cultural renaissance that is Pheobe Waller-Bridge's hit BBC Three show, Fleabag. They chat about the impact the show has had on modern television and the representation of women on screen and off in the film industry.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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Join Film East programmers Shelby and Niamh, as they chat about being press at this year's BFI London Film Festival. They discuss their favourite festival films, moments, and experiences!   

See all of our content from LFF on our website: https://www.film-east.com/lff-22

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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For this special two-part episode, Film East Editor-in-Chief Shelby Cooke takes you behind-the-scenes at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival! She discusses her press experience at the festival and shares all the chats had by filmmakers and actors during her time there. In part one, you can hear the one-on-one interviews Shelby had on various red carpets, featuring conversations with the likes of Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan, Paul Mescal and more! And in part two, you will get more in-depth discussions from cast and crew members during three after-screenings Q&As.

See all of Shelby's content from TIFF on our website: https://www.film-east.com/tiff-22

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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For this special two-part episode, Film East Editor-in-Chief Shelby Cooke takes you behind-the-scenes at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival! She discusses her press experience at the festival and shares all the chats had by filmmakers and actors during her time there. In part one, you can hear the one-on-one interviews Shelby had on various red carpets, featuring conversations with the likes of Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan, Paul Mescal and more! And in part two, you will get more in-depth discussions from cast and crew members during three after-screenings Q&As.

See all of Shelby's content from TIFF on our website: https://www.film-east.com/tiff-22

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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The Film East team took over a full programme of Upload on BBC Radio Norfolk and hosted three brand new episodes of Film East Chats! In these episodes, the team explored summertime in movies. In this episode, they discuss the summer roadtrip by focusing on Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton's Little Miss Sunshine. 

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 20 August 2022.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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The Film East team took over a full programme of Upload on BBC Radio Norfolk and hosted three brand new episodes of Film East Chats! In these episodes, the team explored summertime in movies. In this episode, they discussed the summer heatwave by looking at Spike Lee's seminal film Do the Right Thing. Please note, this episode contains conversations about police brutality, Black oppression and systemic racism toward minorities in America.

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 20 August 2022.

Interested in reading more on Lee's film? Film East contributor, Ella Gorman, wrote about the use of Public Enemy's song, Fight the Power, in our music on film book, SCREEN DREAMS: https://www.film-east.com/screen-dreams

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The Film East team took over a full programme of Upload on BBC Radio Norfolk and hosted three brand new episodes of Film East Chats! In these episodes, the team explored summertime in movies. In this episode, they discussed summer romance films by focusing on Luca Guadagnino's critically acclaimed Call Me By Your Name.

Read curator Shelby's article on the use of food in Guadagnino's Desire Trilogy for Film Daze: https://filmdaze.net/culinary-temptations-italian-cuisine-in-luca-guadagninos-desire-trilogy/

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 20 August 2022.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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Returning after a short hiatus, the Film East crew discuss the representation of the female vampire by exploring two pivotal works in the vampire genre: What We Do in the Shadows and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. 

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 14 May 2022.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings.

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In this special episode, Film East curators, Shelby Cooke and Will Schofield, make their predictions for which films will be the 2022 Best Picture Oscar nominations. We discuss what films we hope to see on the official list, as well as the ones we don't want to see. And maybe even a few odd-balls thrown in there! 

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. 

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In this special long episode, the Film East programmers discuss their mixed opinions on Emerald Fennell's Oscar-winning revenge thriller, Promising Young Woman. We discuss the importance of open criticism and holding films socially accountable, while also breaking down how we feel personally about this divisive film. Please note, our discussion contains conversations on sexual assault, mental illness, self-harm and more, which some listeners may find triggering.

Interested in reading more viewpoints on Fennell's film? Film East regular contributor, Jessica Ann Evangelista, wrote about the film for our film and tv blog last year: https://www.film-east.com/promising-young-women

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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In this episode, the Film East crew chat about the social commentary found in Joe Cornish's science fiction alien film, Attack the Block!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 20 November 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

Reel Connections: https://reelconnections.co.uk/

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Join the Film East crew in this episode to hear us chat about animation gurus Phil Lord and Christopher Miller! We discuss two of their more recent antimatter films, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Mitchells vs the Machines!

Read programmer Niamh's article on Spider-Verse and the brilliance of Lord and Miller films: https://www.film-east.com/lord-and-miller-animation

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 23 October 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

Reel Connections: https://reelconnections.co.uk/

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Join Film East programmers Shelby and Niamh, as they chat about being press at this year's BFI London Film Festival. They discuss their favourite festival films, moments, and experiences!   

Explore the 2021 London Film Festival programme: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp    Learn more about Film East: https://www.film-east.com/   

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.     

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Zombies, depression, anxiety... oh my!

In this episode, the Film East programmers look at BBC's monster drama, In the Flesh, exploring how the show uses the supernatural to discuss the very natural thing of mental illness.

Read programmer Shelby's article on how In the Flesh reimagines the zombie: https://www.film-east.com/in-the-flesh

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 25 September 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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In this episode, the Film East crew dive into the cult classic trio Bill and Ted, exploring how the series has fared over the last 30 years!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 28 August 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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Monday is film day at the Young Norfolk Arts Festival, and we’ll be celebrating the wonders of the cinema! We will be joined by Film East, a group of young film programmers in Norwich, who will be taking over our social media all day to highlight the different film-related activities available throughout the day. The Film East crew recorded an exclusive podcast episode for festival-goers that explores the unconventional rock star film, looking at Dexter Fletcher’s 2019 film Rocketman and Todd Haynes’s cult classic Velvet Goldmine and the personas of LGBTQ icons Elton John and David Bowie.

This episode premiered at the Young Norfolk Arts Festival on 12 July 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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In this episode, the Film East crew tackle Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning sea fiction, The Shape of Water, looking at how it reimagines the traditional monster thriller!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 22 May 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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Cornetto may not be the best ice cream, but it sure is the best film series! In this episode, the Film East programmers have a chin wag about Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End!

Read programmer Niamh's article on why she loves these films: https://www.film-east.com/cornetto-trilogy

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 24 April 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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The Film East programmers grab some grub and chat about the use of food in Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli films. The discussion includes Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and more!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 13 March 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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The Film East programmers sat down to chat about the recent rise of women in science fiction films and tv!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 20 February 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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The Film East programmers sat down to discuss the ever-popular Four Weddings and a Funeral, asking "has the film aged well over the past 30 years?"

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 23 January 2021.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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Join the Film East programmers as they chat about Britain's kindest bear and the morals he shares with everyone!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 12 December 2020.

Read Programmer Niamh's article about the power of kindness in Paddington: https://www.film-east.com/paddington

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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In this episode of 'Film East Chats', the Film East programmers discuss mature themes in Disney films. They chat about the themes of loss and grief in Disney's Lilo & Stitch

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 21 November 2020.

Read Programmer Niamh's article on Lilo & Stitch: https://www.film-east.com/lilo-and-stitch

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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Join the Film East programmers, as they discuss womanhood and ageing in Mamma Mia!

This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 24 October 2020.

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

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In the first episode of 'Film East Chats', the Film East programmers discuss female filmmakers and the representation of women on screen. They chat about Greta Gerwig and her directorial debut, Lady Bird.

This episode begins with a short interview with lead programmer and Editor-in-Chief, Shelby Cooke, talking with Sophie Little about her passion for film, community cinema and how you can get involved! This episode aired live on BBC Radio Norfolk on 26 September 2020.

Read Programmer Shelby's article about the use of driving in Lady Bird: https://www.film-east.com/lady-bird

Learn more about Film East: https://www.film-east.com/

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Film East is a young film programming group based out of Norwich, England that provides a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with films. Run by a group of young people, Film East strives to inspire, serve and educate audiences by offering film screenings of unique and provoking film collections. We aim to be a dependable and reliable resource for our audiences, providing them with valuable experiences that will enhance their learning and understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to the education and development of our audiences through quality screenings. Film East is supported by Reel Connections CIC, Film Hub South East and the British Film Institute.

Reel Connections: https://reelconnections.co.uk/